Learn the best policies and procedures to have in place for a successful powered industrial truck safety program.
Many employers who utilize powered industrial trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, high lifts, etc.) often do not understand what they are required to do in order to develop and implement a comprehensive program incorporating training, inspection, maintenance and record keeping that will comply with the applicable standards promulgated and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
This topic helps the persons responsible for employee health and safety, as well as those who handle the claims associated with employee injuries, to understand how to take a critical look at their current program and then identify what they need to do to reduce the risk of OSHA issuing citations for deficient aspects of their program.
The material also covers what OSHA typically looks for when conducting an inspection and offers tips and pointers regarding how to respond during such an inspection, as well as what to do in the event a citation is issued to your company. Failing to prepare for the inevitable inspection is tantamount to preparing to fail such an inspection.This information is critical for employers who wish to reduce the risk for significant OSHA citations.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define what a PIT is.
- You will be able to identify the main deficiencies in your Powered Industrial Truck program.
- You will be able to recognize the steps you can take to enhance compliance of your PIT program.
- You will be able to review your PIT program for OSHA compliance.
This live webinar covers these hot issues
Navigating the Standards That Apply to Your Powered Industrial Trucks
- Key Aspects of the PIT Standard
- The New Walking Working Surfaces Standard
- How to Prioritize and Harmonize
Best Practices for Developing a Compliant PIT Program
- Training
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Record Keeping
Surviving an OSHA Inspection of Your Powered Industrial Truck Program
- Getting Ready for the Knock on the Door
- What to Expect When the Inspection Begins
- Case Studies
Credit Information (Sponsored by Lorman Education Services)
- CPE
- SHRM
- NASBA
-
HR Certification
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Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.
Faculty
Thomas P. Bielema, SCT, Inc.
- Regional director, SCT, Inc.
- More than 20 years OSHA experience, OSHA area director Peoria area office: 2010-2017
- Conducted and lead numerous investigations related to the hazards of PITs
- 2015 OSHA’s Highest Award – OSHA Commendation Coin - Innovation – 2015
- B.S. degree in industrial hygiene, Purdue University
- Can be contacted at 440-986-1566, tbielema@sct.us.com or www.sct.us.com
Elliot G. Cole, Vedder Price P.C.
- Associate in the Vedder Price P.C.’s Chicago office
- Member of the firm's Labor & Employment practice group
- Joined Vedder Price after several years with OSHA, where he counseled regional offices on enforcing the provisions of 22 federal whistleblower statutes, including the OSH Act, STAA and SOX
- Currently focuses his practice on OSHA matters, labor arbitrations, client counseling, and defense of ADA, FMLA and Title VII cases
- Writes and contributes numerous pieces for the Labor and Employment group's quarterly newsletter
- J.D. degree, Washington University School of Law; B.A. degree, University of Richmond
- Can be contacted at 312-609-7590, ecole@vedderprice.com or www.vedderprice.com
Aaron R. Gelb, Vedder Price P.C.
- Shareholder in the Vedder Price P.C.’s Chicago office
- Member of the firm's Labor & Employment practice group and heads up OSHA practice
- Devotes a significant part of his practice to workplace safety and health matters, preparing for and attending worksite inspections, assessing and negotiating the settlement of federal OSHA and state plan agency citations, in addition to litigating contested citations before the federal Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, or the applicable forum in state plan states
- Counsels employers regarding a variety of labor and employment issues, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity, discipline and discharge, handbook and/or policy development/revision, disability accommodations and FMLA compliance
- Editor of the Labor and Employment group's quarterly newsletter, where he writes many Thought Leadership pieces on OSHA investigations, rules and guidelines
- Selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in Employment Law: Management in 2017
- J.D. degree, University of Texas School of Law; B.A. degree, University of Chicago
- Can be contacted at 312-609-7844, agelb@vedderprice.com or www.vedderprice.com